capri_big_jim
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| posted on 8/4/14 at 09:19 PM |
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Zx9 billet sump
I'm just fitting a billet sump to my zx9 engine in my sprint car.
It has a baffle plate that sandwiches inbetween the sump and engine.
2 questions,
Do I need the baffle plate?
Can I make my own gasket out of gasket paper?
Thanks
Jim
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 8/4/14 at 09:59 PM |
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Yes you will need the baffle.
I would think it would be very hard to make a gasket that will seal properly. From what I remember the gasket is pretty intricate.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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Wadders
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| posted on 9/4/14 at 06:54 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wylliezx9r
Yes you will need the baffle.
I would think it would be very hard to make a gasket that will seal properly. From what I remember the gasket is pretty intricate.
What he said ^ not saying you couldn't make one with a lot of patience, but they are cheap enough to buy 2 OEM from a dealer. 
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Peteff
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| posted on 9/4/14 at 09:20 AM |
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I bought gaskets and couldn't get them to seal so I installed my baffle with instant gasket mastic either side and it was leak free.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Wadders
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| posted on 9/4/14 at 12:36 PM |
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Funnily enough mine has always dripped, and i used two OEM gaskets, always thought it was down to me 
Originally posted by Peteff
I bought gaskets and couldn't get them to seal so I installed my baffle with instant gasket mastic either side and it was leak free.
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capri_big_jim
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| posted on 9/4/14 at 10:33 PM |
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Instant gasket and no OEM or with both?
Jim
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